Added scent
Maltol
Maltol is a fragrance ingredient used in skincare. It's found in 1 product in our database, making it a less common ingredient.
What it does
Added scent
Who it's best for
Those who enjoy scented products — skip if sensitive.
- People who find a pleasant scent enhances their skincare experience
- Those without known fragrance sensitivities or allergies
- Not recommended for reactive, eczema-prone, or highly sensitive skin
Works well with
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
Use caution with
- !Works on your skin(active)Fragrance combined with strong actives may increase the chance of irritation, especially for sensitive skin.
Found in
1 products
Category
Added scent
Best products with Maltol
Moisturisers
See all moisturisers→Top products with Maltol
Frequently asked questions
What does Maltol do in skincare?
Maltol is classified as "added scent" in skincare formulations. Added scent.
Is Maltol safe for sensitive skin?
Maltol is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Maltol?
1 product in our database contains Maltol. The highest-rated is Unilever Soap Bar scoring 3.2/9.8.
Can I use Maltol every day?
If you tolerate fragrance without irritation, daily use in your products is generally fine. If you notice any redness or sensitivity, consider fragrance-free alternatives.
Related ingredients
- *Linalool. *Natural Constituent Of Essential Oils Listed
- 1G , Teinture De Benjoin Du Laos 0
- Alpha Isomethyl Ionone. Citronellol. Geranid. Isoevgerd Benzyl Benzoate. Benz/ Salicylate 00 Not Use If Pu Are Hypersensitive To One Of The Ngredients
- Alpha-Isomethyl 1Onone
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone Sodium Benzoate
- Aroma: Arôme Naturel
Compare with
- Maltol vs *Linalool. *Natural Constituent Of Essential Oils Listed
- Maltol vs 1G , Teinture De Benjoin Du Laos 0
- Maltol vs Alpha Isomethyl Ionone. Citronellol. Geranid. Isoevgerd Benzyl Benzoate. Benz/ Salicylate 00 Not Use If Pu Are Hypersensitive To One Of The Ngredients
- Maltol vs Alpha-Isomethyl 1Onone